More of these speed guns on roads of North Wales - what happens if you're caught

More speed guns will be out on the roads of North Wales after additional funding. North Wales Police’s Community Speedwatch scheme has received more cash from Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales Andy Dunbobbin.

This will see more communities armed with the detection devices. The first areas to be targeted will be Llanferres and Henllan in the Vale of Clwyd.

Unlike with the Go Safe van the drivers caught breaking the limit don't face fines and penalty points. Volunteers do though record the details of those exceeding the speed limit.

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This information is then shared with North Wales Police, who can follow up with educational letters to the registered owners speeding vehicles. The initiative aims to encourage responsible driving and reduce accidents in communities.

The latest funding from the PCC has been used to buy three new detection devices.

PCC Andy Dunbobbin met with Community Speedwatch Manager John Morris. He also heard estimates that around 90% of drivers who receive a letter through their details being recorded by Community Speedwatch do not receive a further letter, indicating the scheme’s effectiveness in encouraging people to slow down."

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin said: “Road safety is a crucial part of my Police and Crime Plan. Road safety protects lives and schemes like this will hopefully help prevent potential riad accidents before they happen. Many of these incidents can be prevented through awareness and education, and that is why funding projects such as this is extremely important to me as Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales.”

Community Speedwatch manager, John Morris added: “Community Speedwatch (CSW) is a national initiative where, in partnership with the police, members of communities use detection devices to monitor local vehicle speeds.

"The volunteers report drivers exceeding the speed limit to the police with the aim of educating drivers to slow down. Community Speedwatch does not result in prosecution itself. However, if a persistent speeding driver is identified through the scheme, police can use this evidence to act against them if required. If there is a persistent general speeding issue where highway improvements are required, such as speedbumps, the relevant agency will be contacted.

“To enable our volunteers to carry out their role effectively it’s vital that they have the correct equipment, and we are most grateful for the NWP PCC Andy Dunbobbin for providing us with three handheld speed detection devices for use by our teams of volunteers in communities, towns and cities across North Wales which will assist us greatly in changing driver behaviour and reducing those killed and seriously injured on our roads." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

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